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Understanding how and why your dog wants to get out is essential to stopping his behavior, according to the Humane Society of the United States. Isolation, separation anxiety and sexual roaming are all potential reasons your dog escapes.
Dogs are social animals, and they require a substantial amount of attention. When left alone in a yard with little companionship, some dogs break free merely to look for company. If you think this may be the cause of your dog's roaming, commit to taking him for a walk every day, and spend quality time with him playing games.
Sometimes is seems dogs are just headstrong. If your dog gets plenty of attention but still seizes every opportunity to escape, consider enrolling him in obedience training. Not only will this provide an excellent opportunity to spend time with your dog, it will also give you tools to help prevent unwanted behaviors.
Spaying or neutering your dog is the best way to stop dogs that get out of a fence due to sexual roaming. Studies report a 90 percent decline in sexual roaming incidents following neutering, according to the Humane Society of the United States. -
Dogs can get out of a fence through a gate that has been left open. But often, they get out by climbing or jumping over the fence or digging under it.
If your dog jumps or climbs over your fence, consider purchasing a fence extension. Find an extension that bends inward at a 45-degree angle to place atop your fence. You can also make your own extension using barbed-wire arm extensions, hardware cloth and galvanized wire.
If your dog digs under the fence to escape, bury a barrier to block her attempts. You can use chicken wire, concrete blocks or bricks. You can also purchase a 6-foot fence and bury the bottom 2 feet of it.
Dog runs are another option. There are two common types of runs: chain-link dog runs and cable runs. If you purchase a chain-link run, make sure it has a top to prevent your dog from jumping out. Cable runs use a pulley system and enable your dog to roam more freely. These runs use a cable lead, or leash, with a pulley on one end, which attaches to a cable extending between trees or posts. -
For your dog's safety and the safety of others, never leave your dog outside unattended for an extended period of time.
Always confer with your veterinarian before attempting any preventive idea for dogs that get out of a fence.
